How to adjust drum brake on Ford Mustang?
Have the car on jack stands so the wheels spin freely (make sure the car is in neutral and NOT running – you probably knew that). Spin the tire and adjust brake until you hear it start to drag, depress and release the brake pedal to move the brake components through their range of motion and check for the pads dragging as you spin the wheel.
Can you change drum pads on a Mustang?
Get the old drums turned, if possible, or get new drums. It is preferred over just replacing pads. You probably knew that. I will assemble the brakes with the drums and wheels. Have the car on jack stands so the wheels spin freely (make sure the car is in neutral and NOT running – you probably knew that).
When to back the drum brake adjustment out?
Back the adjustment out until the dragging stops and you’re done with that wheel. Move on to the next one. This will get you so very close that the auto adjustment will take over if you have them to loose. Too tight (if they drag), however, and you’ll just wear them down faster to begin with. Thanks for the feedback!
Where can I get drum brakes for my car?
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Have the car on jack stands so the wheels spin freely (make sure the car is in neutral and NOT running – you probably knew that). Spin the tire and adjust brake until you hear it start to drag, depress and release the brake pedal to move the brake components through their range of motion and check for the pads dragging as you spin the wheel.
Get the old drums turned, if possible, or get new drums. It is preferred over just replacing pads. You probably knew that. I will assemble the brakes with the drums and wheels. Have the car on jack stands so the wheels spin freely (make sure the car is in neutral and NOT running – you probably knew that).
Where is the adjuster on a drum brake?
The drum brake adjuster is located under an access cover in the back of the drum brake. Using the screwdriver, gently pry out the rubber grommet that protects this access cover. Step 2: Adjust the star wheel.
What kind of brakes does a 1965 Mustang have?
So although the following shows the removal, repair and replacement of the entire rear brake system on my 1965 Mustang coupe for Mustang Brake rebuilding, the procedure is the same for all drum brake equipped cars in this range. Here is the original rear drum brake set up. For the last 20 years, the car and its brakes have sat in storage.